For a second Bette caught herself wondering if anyone else had seen that smile in these past four months. The one thing that Tina wasnt telling her that Bette really wanted to know was if Tina had been seeing anyone in the time they were apart. Bette knew through the grape vine that Tina was a hot commodity so to speak and Bette could feel herself almost getting sick to her stomach at the thought of anyone just being on a date with Tina let alone kissing or STOP IT PORTER ! Bette shook her head at this last thought. She didnt want her jealous streak rearing its ugly head right now and if she started in on the whos or what ifs she knew it would be a long night. Instead she just wanted to enjoy the evening with Tina in hopes that it would lead to another great night.

Did I say something wrong?

What?

You just shook your head nodid I say something wrong?

Bette stared at Tina for a second like she had gone mad. Then she remembered that she did actually shake her head and she had to think quickly.

UhnosorryI was just shaking my head at the thought of all the trouble Dana and Alice are probably getting into

Hahaha yeah

Tina laughed at Bettes remark and as if to change the subject Bette suddenly turned to the cabbie who seemed to be lost in thought.

Heycan you just let us off herewell walk

Here?

Yeah

You got it lady

Bette paid the cabbie quickly and grabbed Tinas hand and dragged her out of the cab before Tina could say anything.

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Okay what the heck was that? thought Tina as she let Bette drag her out of the cab. She had noticed Bette lost in thought and Tina desperately wanted to know what she was thinking about. She didnt know if whatever Bette was thinking about was going to put a damper on the night but she really hoped it wouldnt. Tina wanted tonight to be a special night and she wanted to make sure nothing went wrong.

On the other hand, Tina really really wanted to know what Bette was thinking about. Tina missed Bette looking at her like she just was, like Tina was special, a look Tina hadnt seen in a while. Tina watched Bette drag her up the street and she wondered what Bette had been up to for the past four months. Bette Portes reputation preceded her and Tina would be a fool not to think that Bettes reputation hadnt reached the east coast, and she wondered if Bette had ever cashed in on it. Dont think that Tina she thought to herself as she let the warmth coming from Bettes hand overtake her body and she enjoyed the warm feeling that only Bette could give her.

Tina wasnt about to let wandering thoughts damper her night and she sure as ***** was not going to bring it up and take a chance that Bette would lash out at her. Tonight was for them, two lovers reunited and Tina was going to milk it for all it was worth. Tina had been so lost in her thoughts that she didnt realize they had stopped walking. Tina suddenly realized where they were and she looked around in awe. This was so unlike Bette and she couldnt believe Bette had this goofy romantic side to her.

Bette had turned to Tina and was smiling shyly at her and Tina just smiled at her and took in the beautiful sight. One thing was for surewhatever New York had done to Bette was a miracle, and this miracle was once again a part of Tina Kennards life.